There could end up being a tax referendum on the ballot in Charlotte County next year. The school board is currently discussing a proposed property tax hike that would raise taxes by $1.00 per... Read More.

There's a growing coyote problem in the city of Venice. After residents have reported seeing the animal for years at night, they're becoming a bit more brazen and coming out in the daylight. Residents... Read More.

A 27-year veteran of the Sarasota County Sheriffs Office is calling it a career. Captain Charlie Thorpe was honored this week for his nearly 3 decades of service. Thorpe was the one behind the... Read More.

The Venice City Council has voted to seek help from the county in finding land for a new park in northeast Venice. The city already has a 10 acre plot in mind- one on... Read More.

Beach grading is set for Thursday on Venice beach from South Jetty to South Brohard Park at the water line. The yearly project is required by April 15th in conjunction with the marine turtle... Read More.

The driver of the car involved in the crash with the school bus in Sarasota Tuesday has been cited. 69-year-old Michael Rans of Indiana was cited for making a left turn in front of... Read More.

16 people were injured when a Sarasota County school bus crashed Tuesday morning. The accident happened just after 9 o'clock near Proctor and Gantt Roads in Sarasota. Seven students were reported to have non-life... Read More.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott is directing three state organizations to hold workshops statewide to find ways to combat the state's rising opioid usage cases. The state's Department of Children and Families, Department of Health... Read More.